Amanda P.

Hexmas 0202: Conifer Mountain

Spruce and pine line trails ne'er traveled
Beneath the boughs, wolves stalk o'er gravel
The Beorling growls and guards the brains
Of humble travelers where Bumble reigns

Abominable Used without permission, copyright of Rankin Bass.

PART OF MERRY HEXMAS - ADJACENT HEXES

North: Poison Swamp
Northeast: Castle Claus
Southeast: Three Calves
South: House of the Kringles
Southwest: Polar Pines
Northwest: Miserable Mountain

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Random Encounters:

  1. Ariadne, a dread lady draped in white crystal finery interwoven birch bark rides in leisure in a reindeer-drawn sleigh. Ariadne desires to catch wayward strays from man's lands, teleported here by gumdrop dreams to work in the icicle mines.
  2. Avalanche save STR or be buried in snow, d6 damage to STR.
  3. Abominable Snowman, surprisingly quick, chases a cross country skier on a mountain trail. Stat as Frost Giant.
  4. Three aggressive Wolves have caught the party's scent and begin stalking their trail.
  5. The Abominable Snowman chews and eats the remnants of skier, spitting out pits of ski blade wood. Spotting the party, it charges, ready to consume. Stat as Frost Giant.
  6. Abominable Snowman hones its claws on a nearby tree, glaring at its own reflection in a patch of ice. It sees the party in the reflection or smells them and begins to chase them. Stat as Frost Giant.

Points of Interest

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1. Cabin

Home of Yukon Cornelius, the Beor Lord. A cozy cabin full of crocheted goods surrounded by a cyclopean stone fence. An unfamiliar flag that is difficult to focus on hangs on one wall and a triangle folded American flag. The fire is warm and there are crocheted blankets lying everywhere on easy chairs and an old leather couch. There are sleigh dogs sleeping on the furniture and in front of the fire.

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The Beor Lord Yukon Cornelius is around 6’5, broad of shoulder with a barrel chest and a long red beard. He wears a homemade sweater and jeans. He crochets constantly with his giant, hairy and muscular hands. He knows that Bumble rests during the full moon but otherwise stalks the wastes. To the friendly he will provide knitted ponchos (A1) and wooden staves (d6). If in dire danger, he will transform into a bear.

2. Bridge

Crumbling stone held together by impacted ice arches over the icy flowing river 10' below. The bridge is extremely slippery.

3. Cave

Entrance
The cave is full of frozen meat hanging within gigantic icicles from the ceiling. Loud snoring can be heard echoing through the cave.
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Back Room
The Abominable Snowman sleeps here during the day and on some nights after a successful hunt. Other nights, it stalks the wastes, searching for prey. Roll 1d6, on a 5-6 the cave is empty. There is evidence of a partial cave-in at the rear of the cave. Water is dripping from the ceiling.
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4. Ski Lift

Exterior
An old fashioned ski lift. There’s a hanging chair partially up the chain perhaps 15’ from the loading area. A machine shed is visible. The wires run straight up the mountain held up by great towers. On the ground are a few old scarves and single gloves.

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Interior
There is a large machine that is inactive with a motor attached to a crank.
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